Breaking News: Jaguar Land Rover Resumes Production Amid Cyber-Attack Aftermath
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to restart some production this week, following a major cyber-attack that forced the company to shut down factories and send workers home. The attack occurred at the end of August.
Manufacturing will resume first at JLR's engine factory in Wolverhampton, with other sites returning gradually over several weeks. This move comes as a welcome relief to JLR's suppliers, who have faced huge financial pressure due to the shutdown.
The cyber-attack has had a significant impact on JLR's operations, forcing the company to suspend work at its three UK sites in the West Midlands and Merseyside. Suppliers have been particularly affected, with some experiencing little or no income for over a month while still having to pay bills.
To support its suppliers, the government announced last week that it would underwrite a £1.5bn loan guarantee to JLR. This move aims to help stabilize the company's supply chain and prevent further financial strain on small businesses.
JLR's resumption of production is a crucial step in getting operations back to normal. However, it may take several weeks for all sites to return to full capacity.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
